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Dorothy Van Hoozer Obituary
Born: May 7, 1931 in Ottawa, IL
Died: February 6, 2023 in Ottawa, IL
Dorothy Van Hoozer, 91, of Ottawa, passed away February 6, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday, February 10, at 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00am until 1:00pm prior to the service Friday, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.
Dorothy was born May 7, 1931, in Ottawa, IL, to Victor Valentine and May (Allbee) Van Hoozer.
Dorothy loved to cook and bake. In her younger days, she loved to get dressed up and go dancing with her sister and friends. She still enjoyed getting dolled up and just going out for a drive.
She is survived by her three children, Deborah (Kim) LeRette, Stephen (Paulina) Ulrich, and Diana Listenbee; five grandchildren, Tiffany, Nicole, Shauna, Alexis, and Samantha; fourteen great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and her brother, Don Van Hoozer.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her son, VJ Robinson; her grandsons, Phontane Ulrich, Tre-Von Thomas, and Jordan Baracani; and her siblings, Robert, Lawrence, Jerry, and Betty.
Memorials may be directed to family.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com
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Jack Noonan
February 9, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brandi
February 8, 2023
Love and hugs to her family and loved ones
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
February 8, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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